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Rich K.

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Question on Ludwig Snare

Pretty sure the drum is from April, 1935. Soon after that drum was made, Ludwig and Ludwig switched to the Imperial lugs for their high end drums.

18 years ago
Question on Ludwig Snare

It's a '20s or early '30s drum. What are the numbers on the inside of the drum? There may be a clue as to the actual year and month the drum was made....

18 years ago
Downbeat Kit Mount Options?

If the drum has an original double tom mount with no holes for a rail, it would be ludicrous to recover it...unless the wrap is complete shot, or it...

18 years ago
Which Is The Better "deal?"

They're both good deals...you should buy both.

18 years ago
Slingerland Cocktail Kit & Zil-bel

In complete, original condition, double headed cocktail drums with pedal usually bring $3-500. I think many folks get them with the intent of using th...

18 years ago
Need Help dating a set of Slingerlands

Hi...looks a WWII era drum set. Check out the articles here: http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/drcjw/articles.html That's a Slingerland Radio King set...

18 years ago
Model Of Slingerland Snare?

Quoted post...

18 years ago
50s Radio King Dating

Yes, the wraps have an overlap.

18 years ago
50s Radio King Dating

The slight separation and seam are correct. Relax, you got a cool drum.

18 years ago
Model Of Slingerland Snare?

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18 years ago
Model Of Slingerland Snare?

1960s 5 x 14" Hollywood Ace...rims are chrome over brass. Slingerland lugs were not brass...they were what I've heard called "pot metal," a cheap allo...

18 years ago
Estimated Value for 50's Radio King Snare

Those usually sell from $350 to 550 depending on condition...chrome hardware in clean condition with a working throw-off would put it at the high end....

18 years ago
Can anyone identify this ?

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18 years ago
Where are the 6.5 inch PowerTones???

6.5" wooden powertones are the rarest Rogers snares...even rarer than the deep dynasonics. If you find one, buy it.

18 years ago
Can anyone identify this ?

That's a late '20s Leedy Professional in nickel. There were some almost identical copies of Leedy made in England at that time as well. It should say...

18 years ago